Disappointed in this plant. Planted these in GA (outside of Atlanta). I sprayed everything organic I could get my hands on to keep the flea beetles under control but had no luck. The flea beetles won the battle. : (

This is a beautiful eggplant, easy to grow from seed. Large, beautiful plants with purple tinge love a southern exposure. I planted mine in an east-west row on the south side of the bed so they got full sun. Fruit is long and glossy. My best eggplant experience so far!